Old timer at the supply yard told me my mix was too wet

I was pouring a patio in Phoenix last July and a guy who's been doing this since the 70s watched me mix and said 'that's gonna crack in a week, too much water.' I brushed him off but sure enough three days later I had hairline cracks everywhere. Has anyone else had to totally re-learn their water ratio after getting called out like that?

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ruby_patel2714d ago

Stick your finger in the mix and if it glistens youre adding way too much water.

riley_west14d ago

Depends what you're making though. Some doughs need to be wet. Like ciabatta or focaccia. That stuff should look almost like batter before you bake it.